UPCS Hohenems

This is a great DZ.

Uncomplicated, correct staff. A lot cheaper than jumping in Switzerland. Absolutely gorgeous Dropzone. Good plane. Friendly vibe.

Absolutely the most beautiful DZ I've ever seen. Mountains on one side... Lake on the other... in my last jump I just went down flat in order to enjoy the view.

Very friendly people, despite the language barriers that we had (I don't speak german). From the DZ manager, to the pilot, to the JM, up to the "normal skydivers". All of them nice and friendly.

They have a good pace of take-offs. I never had to wait more than 20 minutes before being placed into the aircraft.

Landing area is very large and clear of obstacles, with the exception of a "forbitten area" not very large.

Too bad there is not a bar in there and if you get hungry/thirsty you need to rely on the dispenser machines.

Also the weather can be an issue: I've been "blessed" by a weekend of perfect weather, but the week before and the one after, almost every day there have been some showers.

One-day skydivers beware: on Sunday, from 12:30 up to 16:00 the DZ is closed, so maybe you'll want to go there on Saturday.

On a final comment: it's really a must-go DZ.

It's clearly hard to be neutral concerning your own DZ, but I'll try so:

We are a very busy DZ compared to our region, and we do have pretty warm conditions in summer. (Warm means hot enought to sweat). The DZ is not open 24/7, but in summertime you will be able to jump every weekend and every late afternoon.

The packing- area is one of the best I've seen so far, and even on busy days you should find a "canopied" place for your chute. Wind- conditions are pretty stable so in more than 90% you will land same direction. Therefore crosslandings are extremly rare _AND_ noticed each. That might sound strange, but I've seen places were landing besides the designated area seemed to be the safer choice..

I'm no pro at airplanes but our Grand Caravan delivers prompt and "comfortable". Sitting back-to-prop seems more pleasant to me than bending yourself sideways, avoiding too much force to your neighbour.

The DZ is located between two (tiny) cities, but there are plenty of choices when you booked a noHome- Flight. The whole area is pretty safe and is organized like one sparsely populated city. A rental- car might be a choice, but you shall not miss anything when staying at the DZ's bonfire. There is also a popular restaurant located at the airport.

On the DZ we have a computer with free Internet access. And on request - with some luck - you can even use your own devices using WLAN.

Cinema, shopping malls, gas-station, electronic- shops, plenty of Bars - all within 30 minutes maximum. But not always easy to find. Ask us, I dare to guarantee best possible help.

Hope to see you,
Rudl

Besides: I do NOT financially benefit from guests, just personally.